Serving 260 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Grove Park Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Maryland for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 6-9% (which was lower than the Maryland state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 10-14% (which was lower than the Maryland state average of 41%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 was higher than the Maryland state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment was 99% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Maryland state average of 67% (majority Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Total Students
260 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
15 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(16-17)6-9%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(16-17)10-14%
41%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
n/a
7%
Hispanic
4%
22%
Black
93%
33%
White
1%
33%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
46%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (14-15)
9%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
6-9% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% MD state average), while 10-14% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 41% MD state average).
How many students attend Grove Park Elementary School?
260 students attend Grove Park Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
93% of Grove Park Elementary School students are Black, 4% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are White, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Grove Park Elementary School?
Grove Park Elementary School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Maryland state average of 14:1.
What grades does Grove Park Elementary School offer ?
Grove Park Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8
What school district is Grove Park Elementary School part of?
Grove Park Elementary School is part of Baltimore City Public Schools School District.
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